Taking care of your teeth and gums - 04/2017

This handout for women who want to have children explains why taking good care of your teeth and gums may help prevent preterm birth. Sections include "Dental Checkups," "Medicines," "Brushing and Flossing Tips," "More Tips for Healthy Teeth and Gums," and "Resources for Dental Care." This document is a chapter in the birth book "Pregnancy and Giving Birth." It is also included in the packets "Preventing Another Preterm Birth" and "Coping with Grief," part of the Wait One Year Program.